Throat-clearing Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 10, 2012 · 34-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between April 2003 and July 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 10, 2012 · 34-Across · 4 letters
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the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
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